An elderly man who was stabbed to death while riding a mobility scooter in broad daylight has been named Thomas O'Halloran, as police released footage of the knifeman.
Victim, 87 years old,, was attacked in Greenford, West Londonshortly after 4pm yesterday in a "shocking act" of "provocative violence". rice field.
He is believed to have traveled 75 yards to Runnymede on a scooter to the Gardens after being surrounded and fatally stabbed by a gang of youths on Western He Avenue.
He sought help from civilians, but was unsuccessful. he has not been arrested.
However, during this lunch break, police released footage of a man fleeing the scene with a knife in hand. They urged anyone who knew him to contact them immediately. did. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene after a gruesome ambush.
Thomas was well known in the area, and he often played bass on the accordion outside the nearby Tesco and train stations. He has lived in Greenford since his 70's.
Locals say he performed to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees.Some people in the area nicknamed him "Mr. Bond", while others affectionately called him "Uncle Tom".
Neighbor Anushka Burnett, 37, said:
"He's very helpful. If I'm outside cleaning up or have any tools I need, he pops them up.
" He is very kind and nice. He talks to everyone all the time. Approach him as soon as he sees you, and he will start talking to you.
Thomas is believed to have been heading to the pub when the attack occurred, according to a friend.
His daughter is too distraught to speak today.
Frasley Coutinho, who lives near the site of the attack, said he saw a group of "boys" gathering around the old man. 104}
"I just checked the [CCTV] footage when I heard the story. I think it all happened in the alley just before.
Fear in broad daylight
"As soon as [the victim] came out [from the alleyway], he was in great pain.
{44 "It was obvious something was wrong with him, but I didn't see any blood. He panicked and realized something was wrong."52-year-old Tony Paraskeba told the Evening Standard: my son loved him.
``He would ask me to honk his scooter every time I saw him.
Thomas' death was the sixth murder in capital in just four days.
Very sad. my son loved him. Why would someone hurt an old man?
Tony Paraskeva
Police were driving Western near Cayton Road he was using the A40 Avenue Eastbound recorder. Or Cycle he wants to talk to someone who has footage of the helmet. Welland Gardens 1:15-4:15 PM.
At the crime scene today, Superintendent Sean Wilson said:
Chief Detective Jim Eastwood, Met's Specialist Crime Commandsaid:
Superintendent Sean Wilson, head of Ealing's police force, said:
"Public support is critical. Police and communities must work together to identify violent offenders." and must be removed from the streets.”
In recent days, Londoners have been stunned by a spate of serious crimes.
'A SHOCKING ACT'
Early Saturday morning, Casey Booth, 25, was shot outside her child's first birthday party in Walthamstow.
Stephen Goodman, 60, was fatally injured in a brawl in Dagenham, east London on Sunday. A 23-year-old local man has been charged with murder.
His 36-year-old Sonny Booty was found dead on Sunday at an address in Lewisham, south-east London. A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder.
A man was stabbed to death in broad daylight in central London's Soho on Monday.
School luncher Aziza Bennis, 58, was stabbed to death at her home in Acton, west London, on Tuesday. A 21-year-old woman has been charged with murder.
There were also a series of non-lethal attacks. Three people were shot in Brent on Monday. After a 17-year-old boy and her two men were shot dead, police launched a hunt for the perpetrators.
and A woman in her thirties was raped by a stranger on the streets of North London early in the morning.
